On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced that certain H-2A employers may become responsible for retroactive wage adjustments after the Department adopts a new methodology for calculating Adverse Effect Wage Rates.The announcement
Lawyer struck off for using fake AI-generated cases before SDT
SDT: First case of its kind
A registered foreign lawyer who used misleading AI-generated quotes and citations in defending a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) case against him has been struck off.Abhishek Kumar was initially referred to the SDT after being
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s latest attempt to end birthright citizenship
US District Judge Deborah Boardman on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the enforcement of President Trump’s dual executive orders (EOs) targeting birthright citizenship, largely on the grounds that the orders violate a prior Supreme Court ruling on the issue.
September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates that EB-5 unreserved visa numbers remain unavailable for India while all EB-5 set-aside categories remain current.
September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates that EB-5 unreserved visa numbers remain unavailable for India while all EB-5 set-aside categories remain current.
2026 Canada Study Permit Rules for International Students
What Are Canada’s Study Permit Rules for International Students in 2026?
- Most international students need a study permit, acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution, proof of sufficient funds and, unless exempt, a valid PAL or TAL for the 2026 cap
Executive Order Increases Scrutiny of Immigration-Tied Financial Activity
Quick Hits
- On June 5, 2026, FinCEN and several other federal agencies issued a joint advisory highlighting fraud typologies and suspicious activity linked to unlawful employment and employers, including immigration-related schemes.
- The Treasury Department is expected to propose revisions to
How the DOJ’s National Fraud Detection Center May Impact Business Immigration
DOJ’s new National Fraud Detection Center may heighten cross-agency scrutiny of business immigration filings and employer compliance data.
The Unjust Justification for Revoking Asylum Seekers’ Visas
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to revoke up to 200,000 visitor visas for people who came to the United States and then applied for asylum. The move is largely symbolic, since the whole point of a visa is
Key Immigration Law Statistics 2026: What Every Immigration Lawyer Must Know
If you’re an immigration lawyer, 2026 is a big year for your practice.U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts reports that foreign-born residents made up 14.8% of the U.S. population in the 2020–2024 estimate period, representing a substantial potential audience for immigration services.